With Mickey 17 fast approaching its theatrical release date, early predictions for the film indicate a lukewarm opening at the global box office. Helmed by Bong Joon-ho, the sci-fi dark comedy revolves around Robert Pattinson’s Mickey, who agrees to travel to the icy planet of Niflheim as a disposable employee. Every time he ends up dying due to the harsh conditions of the foreign land, he regenerates in a new body, all the while retaining his memories. While the movie has already received highly positive reviews, current estimations seem to indicate that it will take some time for Joon-ho’s latest directorial venture to excel on the financial front.
Mickey 17 predicted to open with $20 million at domestic box office
Mikey 17 is presently on track to premiere to an estimated $45 million opening at the global box office.
Based on Edward Ashton’s 2022 novel Mickey7, the flick carries a sizeable production budget of $118 million after UK tax credits, per Deadline. Consequently, certain sources have coined a minimum return of $240 million-$300 million for the Robert Pattinson-led project to break even.
Nevertheless, Mickey 17 has kicked off its run at the international box office on a positive note, amassing $9 million upon its release in Korea last weekend. The release marks the best return for a Warner Bros. movie since 2019 in the country, suggesting signs of promise.
The film’s global premiere will reportedly occur in 66 offshore markets with a combined theatre count of 28,500 across locations such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, China, and Australia. Additionally, Mickey 17 is estimated to complete an opening of $25 million at the international box office as well as a $20 million opening at the domestic box office.
So far, Bong Joon-ho’s much-awaited feature has garnered immense praise from critics, with early reviews calling it a “masterpiece.” Led by Robert Pattinson, with Mark Ruffalo, Steven Yeun, and Naomi Ackie rounding up the supporting cast, Mickey 17 hits the big screens on March 7, 2025.
Originally reported by Apoorv Rastogi on ComingSoon.net.
